May 4, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) faces against Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith (5) in the first quarter in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
3. Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers
2014-15 Stats: 21.9 points, 7.6 rebounds
Blake Griffin has finally come into his own. I know that is saying a lot considering he is one of the top players in the NBA, but that was mostly off hype dunks and marketability.
Now it’s about skills and he has shown that he can hold his own with the best of them. Last season, he put up averages of 22/8, but it was what he did in the playoffs that caught everyone’s attention, as he averaged 26/13 despite the Clippers’ many flaws.
Griffin’s stock is on the rise.
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